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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as the Democratic candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, pending primary action.
A. Durand announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the 3rd District following the Democratic primary. Durand names supporting allies and outlines goals for the county, including budget oversight and public services. Community members note the filing signals an active campaign season in the region.
Aeny i B Wixom is a candidate in the Democratic primary for County Commissioner representing the 3rd district. The bid proceeds under party rules and official primary action remains pending.
The May city council opened with Mayor George T. Veal presiding and members Cottingham Bryant Davis Daymaker Mullis Reid Pearce Hallauen and Wyllys present. April minutes were read and approved and committee reports followed including amendments to Ordinance No 212 the prohibition ordinance and consideration of Ordinance No 211 sprinkling tax with adjustments lowering tax rate from six to three cents per foot. The sidewalk extension request for Main Street was referred to the sidewalks and bridges committee.
Council considers proposed ordinances including creation of a city supervisor office and a sanitary code. Officials defer final action to study amendments, while police and health authorities push typhoid control through disinfection and housing measures. Reports show April births and deaths, measles cases, and fines. Fire Chief granted motorcycle ride allowance to fires. Local permit approved for a 50 by 198 building in Roswell amid citizen petition for Mrs. M. S. Foster.
After debate councilmen oppose returning Aunt Molly’s candy wagon to Main street. Mayor Veal will refuse the petition, citing no exceptions. Council debates, then enters executive session and recesses without final action on health officer appointment.
Tonight at 8 oclock an Echo Meeting will be held at the First M E Church corner Kentucky and Fifth Two representatives will speak about the Pecos Valley Sunday School Convention at Hagerman Mrr Mullellern read a paper at the convention Parents pupils and all Bible training enthusiasts are invited All officers and teachers should attend as a board meeting on important plans will follow
Notice to agents that the price for NE quarter Sec 3-11-23 four miles west of Roswell is $1,250 and shall not be offered for less. From E L Wildy Wigwam Cigar Store.
President Cleveland authorized Bird Day during his final term. Schools were reminded by B. R. Buffum to study birds, receiving Audubon Society literature and Protect the Song Birds cards to set a specific day for instruction.
I J A Hathcock declares to the public that he will not be responsible for any debts contracted from May 3 1910 by his wife Minnie F Hathcock. Roswell New Mexico May 3 1910 signed J A Hathcock.
Cumberland pastor Rev R W Lewis returned from a weeks long Texas and Oklahoma trip where he concluded a Vernon Texas meeting Sunday night with 119 professions of faith. He was joined by evangelist Prof A C McClelland of New Wilmington Pa in a decade long collaboration and will spend several days at Cumberland and Roswell.
Judge Wm. H. Pope left by auto for Carrizozo via Vaughn to open court and organize Lincoln county's grand jury for ill Judge Cooley. He will return to Roswell Saturday to resume local court work. Mrs. Pope and Mrs. G. L. Wyllys accompanied him to Vaughn and return home today.
W P Wood a tailor operates in a barber shop located south of Shelby or near Merchants Hotel at 5212, with location details indicating a small business site.
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church hosts an evening of entertainment by impersonator and humorist Bob Smith at the Armory on Saturday, May 7. Word from Texas cities confirms his phenomenal success as he appears under their auspices.
Dick Davies, long time employee of the Kemp Jaumber Company, departed last night for Pecos to join the advertising firm of Prouse & Crow, formerly of Roswell. He will operate in Pecos and travel to other Texas locations.
E. B. Kemp and bride started this morning for Springfield Missouri while Co. S. Task departed for his ranch in the county’s north end after several days at home in Roswell.
Un ion Trust Company, 511. George T. Littlefield returned this morning to Keane after a trip to the lower valley. Miss Wunice Crawford left this morning for a visit with her sister at Cleburne, Texas. Misses Letha, Amelia and Vera Johnson left last night for DeQueen, Ark. Their parents and brother left this morning for the same place. They came here about two months ago from Ro tan, Texas, but decided to move to Arkansas.
After several days in Roswell, Littlefield restored the machine and handed it back to Kenna.
Mrs M B Hawk departed last night for Abilene Texas summoned by her mother's illness.
Mrs. E. E. Brunk and her children completed a brief visit in Roswell and returned to Dexter last night.
Mrs Wilson Hughes returned to her Dexter home this morning after a four day visit with her friend Mrs Carter.
Misses Tonie and Flossie Carter of San Saba Texas, here briefly, departed this morning for Hope to visit relatives.
A home cooked supper will be served at the Christian Church Friday from 5 to 8 o'clock with tickets at 25 cents. Ice cream and cake priced at 10 cents. Mrs. W. J. Irwin has returned to Hagerman after six weeks away while Mr. Irwin worked on a concrete project across the Felix.
Bruce Jones and A Lowenbrouck returned to Carlsbad after Roswell visits. Bernard Pos visited from Artesia yesterday and today. The Palace Livery Stable offers tickets for a piano and Devonport coach contest and advertises rigs and service. 4816 Ernest P Malone arrived from Ha german after days at the Malone ranch.
The Record Office offers a wide range of legal blanks for Justice of the Peace and Territorial Courts plus general commercial forms. Includes warranty deeds, mortgage deeds, bills of sale, leases, chattel mortgages, promissory notes, receipts, rental and sale cards, estate papers, mining blanks, and more with custom printing and local support.
Washington EH Lindsey H B Ry ther G L Reese W G Garrett Sterling Moody and Sam J Nixon, prominent Portales men, were in court and departed for home this morning.
Mr and Mrs J W Inman and their children returned to Dayton last night after a month in Roswell where they testified in the Green divorce case and related matters. Lee Drury and Minor Johnson traveled to Carlsbad to assist loading a cattle train bound for the Colorado Kansas line, part of cattle bought by Mr Lang via Barney McKissick.
Denton L. Geyer, Roswell High School class of 1906 graduate, is awarded a philosophy scholarship at the University of Wisconsin. He graduates next month and will spend the next year in post graduate work, recognizing the department's strength in philosophy.
A sharp call to action suggests showing a stubborn buyer that goods exist through consistent advertising in THE DAILY RECORD. The pitch emphasizes persistence to convert indifference into purchases, urging merchants to keep their products in front of potential customers.
A schedule lists May events at Roswell High including Commencement Week activities. Highlights: Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday night May 7 at Armory. Girls High School Declamatory Contest May 8. Boys High School Declamatory Contest May 9. Class Play May 9 at Armory. Class Day Exercises May 10 at South M E Church. Eighth Grade Promotion May 11 at Baptist Church. Graduating Exercises May 12 at Armory. Exhibition of School Work all day May 13 with closing exercises. Miss Mamie Jones, visiting Roswell, returns to Winters, Texas, with her niece Miss Mary Whiteside after a six-week stay. Jones formerly operator at Central telephone office.
Red Philips left this morning for Alpine Texas after learning of a horse and saddle stolen from Star stable in Roswell several weeks ago.
Classified brief notes show a want ad offering Barred Rock eggs at 15 cents each, contact via phone 283-3. A terse line hints 5013 Record Want Ads result brings buyers and sellers together.
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